Using AI to predict low blood pressure during cesarean sections with spinal anesthesia
Development of an Artificial Intelligence Algorithm to Predict Hypotension Risk After Induction in Cesarean Sections With Spinal Anesthesia
This study is testing whether using AI can help doctors predict and prevent low blood pressure in women having cesarean sections with spinal anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 370 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Altındağ) |
| Trial ID | NCT06158542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to identify patients at risk of developing hypotension during cesarean sections performed under spinal anesthesia by utilizing machine learning techniques. It will collect data on various parameters that may predict hypotension and analyze the relationships between these factors. The goal is to improve patient safety by enabling anesthesiologists to anticipate and manage potential complications before surgery. The study focuses on a significant issue faced during cesarean deliveries, where hypotension can pose serious risks to both mother and baby.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women aged 18 and older, with a gestational age of 37 weeks or more, who are undergoing spinal or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with multiple pregnancies, emergency cesarean sections, or pre-existing conditions that contraindicate spinal anesthesia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety of cesarean sections by allowing for better prediction and management of hypotension in patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of AI in predicting anesthesia-related complications is a growing field, this specific approach to predicting hypotension during cesarean sections is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years or older * Having an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of I, II, or III * Gestational age of 37 weeks or more * Having undergone spinal or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's unwillingness to participate in the study * Multiple pregnancies * Emergency cesarean section * Preeclampsia * Preoperatively measured systolic blood pressure equal to or greater than 140mmHg (hypertensive pregnant woman) * Having a contraindication to spinal anesthesia or experiencing spinal anesthesia failure
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Altındağ
- Hacettepe University Hospitals — Ankara, Altındağ, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Samet Yavuzel, MD
- Email: yavuzelsamet@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 312 305 12 50
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.